Ages 7-11 IS EVERYTHING DEVELOPING AS IT SHOULD?

Orthodontic screening should begin from the age of 7.

This is a great age for preventive and corrective work. Many parents make the mistake of waiting until all the baby teeth are lost before beginning treatment. Early treatment can intercept problems before they become more serious. Early treatment can also make the stage of fixed braces much easier for your child.

Common problems are:

• Finger and tongue sucking habits
• Bucked teeth
• Reverse bites
• Deep bites
• Open bites
• Crowded teeth
• Spaced teeth
• Cross bites
• Impacted teeth (teeth stuck in the gums)
• Missing teeth
• Extra teeth

Treatment may be by several different types of braces such as removable braces, fixed braces and functional appliances.

Remember – we offer free consultations so we can advise you whether your child will need orthodontic treatment or give you peace of mind that their teeth are developing correctly.